Prime Minister visits flood-affected areas – M&CC and Public Works to undertake clearing interventions
Georgetown, GINA, January 31, 2012
Source - GINA
The Liliendaal pump in operation.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds today led a team including Regional Chairman, Region Four, Clement Corlette, Technical Advisor to the Public Works Ministry, Walter Willis, Town Clerk, Yonette Pluck and other representatives from the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to get a ‘first hand’ assessment of the flood situation in light of continuous rainfall.
The Prime Minister and his team made spot checks at the Kitty and Liliendaal pump stations, both of which are fully operational, and are pumping water at considerably high levels.
They also visited areas that are known for their vulnerability to flooding such as Sophia (parts of which are inundated) and North Ruimveldt, and the Meadow Bank sluice.
The Prime Minister said that the current situation is not as severe as it has been in the past; however, it does indicate that there is need for clearance of quite a few of the canals, a task which will be undertaken by the M&CC with support from the Public Works Ministry, particularly focusing on the most critical areas.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and team at the Meadow Bank sluice.
He reminded that the Hydromeotrological Office has projected above normal rainfall until the end of March, when the La Nina period is expected to end.
The Town Clerk said that the City Council has been doing some maintenance work since last year; nevertheless, the water channels have been narrowed considerably as a result of the rapid growth of vegetation in the drains.
“We will have to get equipment on the ground immediately to clear and widen those channels and ensure that we have all the outfalls and pumps working,” Pluck said.
Georgetown, GINA, January 31, 2012
Source - GINA
The Liliendaal pump in operation.Prime Minister Samuel Hinds today led a team including Regional Chairman, Region Four, Clement Corlette, Technical Advisor to the Public Works Ministry, Walter Willis, Town Clerk, Yonette Pluck and other representatives from the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to get a ‘first hand’ assessment of the flood situation in light of continuous rainfall.
The Prime Minister and his team made spot checks at the Kitty and Liliendaal pump stations, both of which are fully operational, and are pumping water at considerably high levels.
They also visited areas that are known for their vulnerability to flooding such as Sophia (parts of which are inundated) and North Ruimveldt, and the Meadow Bank sluice.
The Prime Minister said that the current situation is not as severe as it has been in the past; however, it does indicate that there is need for clearance of quite a few of the canals, a task which will be undertaken by the M&CC with support from the Public Works Ministry, particularly focusing on the most critical areas.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and team at the Meadow Bank sluice.He reminded that the Hydromeotrological Office has projected above normal rainfall until the end of March, when the La Nina period is expected to end.
The Town Clerk said that the City Council has been doing some maintenance work since last year; nevertheless, the water channels have been narrowed considerably as a result of the rapid growth of vegetation in the drains.
“We will have to get equipment on the ground immediately to clear and widen those channels and ensure that we have all the outfalls and pumps working,” Pluck said.
Dr. Narine Singh, Director, Regional Health Services, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health and Dr. Marcia Palthoo discussing the necessary precautions that can be taken during this rainy period.
Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health, outlining how persons can be infected with flood water and prevention measures.
